Resources for Parents

Numerous resources are available today that provide information and advice about gifted education and gifted kids; it can be daunting to select only one or two. We have listed those resources which we have personally found to be useful in living and working with gifted individuals.

Schools

Cam Werley-Gonzales is the Assistant Head of School at Alverno High School in Sierra Madre, California and oversees the AcceleratedHonors Academy (AHA) for Gifted Girls. The AHA provides a very unique social environment where gifted students thrive. The program has accepted qualifiedstudents as young as eleven and those entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade to bypass the remainder of their middle school studies and attendAlverno High School as full-time high school students. It also allows typical high school aged students to progress at a faster pace through curriculum asneeded or pursue opportunities for a more in-depth experience of curriculum.

Cam Werley-Gonzales is the Assistant Head of School at Alverno High School in Sierra Madre, California and oversees the AcceleratedHonors Academy (AHA) for Gifted Girls. The AHA provides a very unique social environment where gifted students thrive. The program has accepted qualifiedstudents as young as eleven and those entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade to bypass the remainder of their middle school studies and attendAlverno High School as full-time high school students. It also allows typical high school aged students to progress at a faster pace through curriculum asneeded or pursue opportunities for a more in-depth experience of curriculum.

Cam Werley-Gonzales is the Assistant Head of School at Alverno High School in Sierra Madre, California and oversees the AcceleratedHonors Academy (AHA) for Gifted Girls. The AHA provides a very unique social environment where gifted students thrive. The program has accepted qualifiedstudents as young as eleven and those entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade to bypass the remainder of their middle school studies and attendAlverno High School as full-time high school students. It also allows typical high school aged students to progress at a faster pace through curriculum asneeded or pursue opportunities for a more in-depth experience of curriculum.

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Lisa Reid is an upper elementary curriculum and instruction specialist for twice-exceptional students, and the founder of Reid Day School. She possesses an extensive background in education where she has served as a researcher, a teacher and an administrator.

Holding a Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Educational Psychology and a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Gifted Education, Reid has spent nearly a decade in the K-12 teaching system. Prior to founding RDS, she was a learning specialist for twice exceptional students at Los Angeles’ Bridges Academy.

Dr. Lisa Reid is an upper elementary curriculum and instruction specialist for twice-exceptional students, and the founder of Reid Day School. She possesses an extensive background in education where she has served as a researcher, a teacher and an administrator.

Holding a Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Educational Psychology and a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Gifted Education, Reid has spent nearly a decade in the K-12 teaching system. Prior to founding RDS, she was a learning specialist for twice exceptional students at Los Angeles’ Bridges Academy.

Speakers

Cam Werley-Gonzales is the Assistant Head of School at Alverno High School in Sierra Madre, California and oversees the AcceleratedHonors Academy (AHA) for Gifted Girls. The AHA provides a very unique social environment where gifted students thrive. The program has accepted qualifiedstudents as young as eleven and those entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade to bypass the remainder of their middle school studies and attendAlverno High School as full-time high school students. It also allows typical high school aged students to progress at a faster pace through curriculum asneeded or pursue opportunities for a more in-depth experience of curriculum.

Dr. Baliotis is SENG-certified to work with gifted individuals (private practice, Santa Moncia and Torrance). She trains psychologists and parents in the following areas of giftedness: cognitive, social, developmental, and emotional needs; emotional regulation through reflective parenting; and special considerations in raising girls or boys. She helps parents understand youth development, characteristics of gifted youths, and parenting approaches. She helps gifted individuals come to terms with who they are, foster meaningful relationships, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and understand their emotional experiences. Dr. Baliotis also conducts assessments and holds special interest in working with gifted adults; creative individuals; and gifted, professional women.

Dr. Beech is a licensed, SENG-certified psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, serving gifted, professional, and creative adults. She helps clients appreciate their giftedness, develop resiliency in dealing with a world that frequently misunderstands or disappoints them create satisfying relationships, parent their gifted children, and attain professional fulfillment. She has additional expertise in internet addiction, creativity blocks, navigating transitions, and gender and sexuality. She holds a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, and worked for 25 years in senior roles in engineering, marketing, economic policy research, and academic administration. She has published research on songwriting as a transformative practice. Offices located at : 582 Market St. Ste. 2004, San Francisco, CA 94104 and 5835 College Ave. Ste. 3B, Oakland, CA 94618.

Dr. Braun is a licensed clinical and credentialed educational audiologist with 19 years experience providing comprehensive audiologicalevaluations and (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults. She is passionate about accurately identifying each client'sspecific auditory processing subtype and recommending deficit specific remediation.

Susanne is the founder of Coast 2 Coast College Counseling and has been helping students with the college search and application process for over 17 years.

Susanne Condon brings 20 years of marketing experience to Coast 2 Coast. She graduated Cum Laude from USC/Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in marketing.

Susanne co-wrote, “Get the College Edge,” a monthly column in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Susanne visits colleges throughout the United States and builds contacts within the admissions staff in order to stay current with admission trend

Ms. Kathleen Crombie, M.A., M.Ed.,provides organizing and consultation services for gifted adults, children and families. She offers on site step-by-step supportive coaching with emphasis on cognitive and behavioral techniques. She is a SENG Model Parent Support Group facilitator, a certified facilitator trainer, and the Northern California SENG Liaison.

Cal Domingue, LMFT, is a psychotherapist in private practice;he has been seeing clients for over 15 years. His office is in SanFrancisco's Noe Valley on 24th St, convenient from public transit. Histraining is in Social/Clinical psychology with a multicultural emphasis, andhe has completed extensive further education on the unique emotional andpsychological needs of the Gifted population. He is in frequent demand as aconsultant and trainer on these topics.

Special topics: Giftedness and development; Giftedness across the LifeSpan; Giftedness in the Workplace; Working with your Gifted Child’s School; Parenting Gifted Children

Sharon Duncan consults with parents and educators, to help them understand and meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted children. Her services include assisting parents with school options and decisions (including homeschooling), finding enrichment opportunities and like-minded peers, as well as providing educational advocacy. Partnering with teachers, she helps develop creative and practical solutions to a wide variety of classroom challenges common to gifted students and provides staff training about giftedness so educators can practice their craft most effectively. Sharon also works with mental health professionals to coordinate the incorporation of therapy goals into a child’s educational journey.

Joanna Haase is a psychotherapist in Pasadena with over 20 years of experience, who enjoys working with gifted individuals and their families. Dr. Haase specializes in Eating Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression. As both a professional psychologist and the mother of two twice-exceptional children (children who have both high ability and a disability), she was frustrated by the difficulties of finding support for these individuals. In addition to working with gifted individuals, and speaking to parents and educators about gifted issues, she is the co-founder of both the California Gifted Network and Gifted Research and Outreach. Her work for CGN includes teacher in-service training; parent education; teacher and parent presentations; and program consultation, evaluation, and design. Her work for GRO contributes to the comprehensive and accurate understanding of giftedness through research and outreach.

Dr. Lisa Hancock earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Psychological Assistant at Summit Center where she provides neuropsychological assessments, counseling, and therapy to children, teens, families, and adults. She specializes in working with twice-exceptional children, those who are gifted and have concurrent learning or developmental challenges, as well as with individuals who are highly gifted. She has worked as a Gifted Advocate for many years helping families of gifted and twice-exceptional children navigate both public and private school systems; has taken Master's level coursework in gifted education; and holds her MBA. She is certified by SENG as a parent support group Trainer and Master Facilitator; served for five years on her district's Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Board; is a former Board member of PG retreat and currently serves on the Application Review Team; is a proposal reader for the NAGC; and speaks regularly at local, state, and national gifted conferences. Dr. Hancock is the co-founder of the California Gifted Network where she works with administrators to design and implement educational and social programming for gifted children; provides teacher in-service training; and conducts parent education workshops.

Cynthia Z Hansen, M.Ed., ET/P specializes in the support of gifted and talented learners -ages 7 to 97- with executive function delays, dyslexia and unique learning profiles. In addition to being a SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, Ms. Hansen is an Educational Therapist/Professional in private practice, a consultant to public and private schools, and the Parent Representative for the Pacific Region of the California Association for the Gifted. (Tri-County GATE Council). Ms Hansen received her Masters of Education and Teaching Certificates from UCLA and earned her post-masters certificate in Gifted and Talented Education at UCSB.

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Academy-After-school and weekend enrichment classes offered year-round for gifted 2nd-8th graders Apprenticeship-Internship program for 9th-11th graders Yunasa-Summer Camp for the gifted ages 10-14 held in Michigan and Colorado.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Carolyn Light is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse. Dr. Light has extensive background in intellectual and psychological assessment and treatment of gifted children. As a parent of a gifted child, Dr. Light has been passionate about educating others and serving the needs of gifted individuals for many years. Dr. Light is SENG certified and has worked as a consultant to the San Diego Unified School District in the area of assessment and twice exceptional children. She has also taught GATE Educator Certification classes and UCSD and SDSU. Dr. Light enjoys conducting presentations throughout the state to parents and professionals at various conferences and school districts.

Dr. Grace Malonai is an interactive and strengths based psychotherapist whohas been serving children, adults, couples, parents and families in the SanFrancisco area since 1998. She specializes in gifted development and highsensitivity at her private practice, TheraThrive. Sheholds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. in NutritionScience, and has intensive training in family systems, human development andnarrative therapy.In addition to her private practice, Grace teaches at St. Mary’s College ofCalifornia, is a certified SENG Model Parent Group Facilitator, co-founder ofthe Gifted Identity Project (www.giftedidentity.com), and a homeschoolingparent. She has presented at SENG, HSC, California Association for LicensedProfessional Counselors conferences, the Global Center for Gifted andTalented Children, and others.

Ms. Matthews provides supportive and practical child and family therapy for gifted and twice exceptional children and their families in private practice. Parent coaching and consulting services are available for parents seeking resources for enrichment or testing and evaluation. She offers talks for parents and teachers in public, private and charter schools across Santa Clara Valley about social, emotional and motivational needs of gifted children. She is a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator and the Parent Representative for California Association for the Gifted Region 5 (Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties).

Melody has a Masters Degree in Psychology and experience in both regular and special education. Melody's primary consulting is on parenting gifted and 2e children and teens, and solving behavioral and educational problems, including identifying and applying to appropriate schools and colleges. She is a member of Assoication of Educational Therapists, California Assocation for the Gifted, National Association ofr Gifted Children and the Special Need Professionals of Silicon Valley. She is available to speak on Parenting Gifted Children, Supporting Motivation, Healthy Sleep, Solving School Problems, Finding the Right School, Looking Ahead to College, Solving 2E Behavioral Problems.

Ryan graduated in 2013 from the Florida Institute of Technology and received his Board Certification that same year. Ryan has provided over 2,000 hours of instruction and oversight in a variety of areas, including: Medicaid services, DOE Training, prosocial organizational projects, and Rehabilitation and various private entities. He's active in the field of behavior analysis with over 60 professional presentations, posters, or workshops in the past 5 years.

I'm Seth Perler and I specialize in helping students who struggle with school: homework, motivation, focus, study skills, grades, time management, organization, avoidance & resistance. I teach families unconventional tools, rather than cookie-cutter approaches which waste everyone's time and energy. My tools are specifically meant to meet the unique needs of outside-the-box, atypical learners (any age). There's no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school, and traditional interventions often fail because they don't get down to the root causes of your child's problems. Consequently, patterns get worse year after year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. It's all about something called Executive Function and most of the kids I work with are 2e.

Dr. Lesli Preuss is a licensed clinical child psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional children, adolescents and their families. She is currently the Director of Psychological Services at Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA and has a private practice for child and family psychology with locations in Studio City and Agoura Hills. Dr. Preuss is also the founder and director of Buddy Building, LLC a summer day camp for twice-exceptional children in New York City.

Dr. Lisa Reid is an upper elementary curriculum and instruction specialist for twice-exceptional students, and the founder of Reid Day School. She possesses an extensive background in education where she has served as a researcher, a teacher and an administrator.

Holding a Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Educational Psychology and a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Gifted Education, Reid has spent nearly a decade in the K-12 teaching system. Prior to founding RDS, she was a learning specialist for twice exceptional students at Los Angeles’ Bridges Academy.

Dr. Stuart has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a private practice in Torrance, CA. She works with gifted individuals and couples as her specialty—helping them understand the implications of their giftedness and its influence on their lives and relationships. Dr. Stuart is a Certified EFT Couples Therapist and understands the unique difficulties gifted individuals experience in relationships. She received her first Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from M.I.T. and had a successful career in Aerospace, then a successful career as an athlete before returning to the field of psychology.

Gifted Friendly Service Providers

Dr. Baliotis is SENG-certified to work with gifted individuals (private practice, Santa Moncia and Torrance). She trains psychologists and parents in the following areas of giftedness: cognitive, social, developmental, and emotional needs; emotional regulation through reflective parenting; and special considerations in raising girls or boys. She helps parents understand youth development, characteristics of gifted youths, and parenting approaches. She helps gifted individuals come to terms with who they are, foster meaningful relationships, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and understand their emotional experiences. Dr. Baliotis also conducts assessments and holds special interest in working with gifted adults; creative individuals; and gifted, professional women.

Dr. Baliotis is SENG-certified to work with gifted individuals (private practice, Santa Moncia and Torrance). She trains psychologists and parents in the following areas of giftedness: cognitive, social, developmental, and emotional needs; emotional regulation through reflective parenting; and special considerations in raising girls or boys. She helps parents understand youth development, characteristics of gifted youths, and parenting approaches. She helps gifted individuals come to terms with who they are, foster meaningful relationships, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and understand their emotional experiences. Dr. Baliotis also conducts assessments and holds special interest in working with gifted adults; creative individuals; and gifted, professional women.

Dr. Baliotis is SENG-certified to work with gifted individuals (private practice, Santa Moncia and Torrance). She trains psychologists and parents in the following areas of giftedness: cognitive, social, developmental, and emotional needs; emotional regulation through reflective parenting; and special considerations in raising girls or boys. She helps parents understand youth development, characteristics of gifted youths, and parenting approaches. She helps gifted individuals come to terms with who they are, foster meaningful relationships, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and understand their emotional experiences. Dr. Baliotis also conducts assessments and holds special interest in working with gifted adults; creative individuals; and gifted, professional women.

Dr. Beech is a licensed, SENG-certified psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, serving gifted, professional, and creative adults. She helps clients appreciate their giftedness, develop resiliency in dealing with a world that frequently misunderstands or disappoints them create satisfying relationships, parent their gifted children, and attain professional fulfillment. She has additional expertise in internet addiction, creativity blocks, navigating transitions, and gender and sexuality. She holds a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, and worked for 25 years in senior roles in engineering, marketing, economic policy research, and academic administration. She has published research on songwriting as a transformative practice. Offices located at : 582 Market St. Ste. 2004, San Francisco, CA 94104 and 5835 College Ave. Ste. 3B, Oakland, CA 94618.

Dr. Beech is a licensed, SENG-certified psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, serving gifted, professional, and creative adults. She helps clients appreciate their giftedness, develop resiliency in dealing with a world that frequently misunderstands or disappoints them create satisfying relationships, parent their gifted children, and attain professional fulfillment. She has additional expertise in internet addiction, creativity blocks, navigating transitions, and gender and sexuality. She holds a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, and worked for 25 years in senior roles in engineering, marketing, economic policy research, and academic administration. She has published research on songwriting as a transformative practice. Offices located at : 582 Market St. Ste. 2004, San Francisco, CA 94104 and 5835 College Ave. Ste. 3B, Oakland, CA 94618.

Dr. Braun is a licensed clinical and credentialed educational audiologist with 19 years experience providing comprehensive audiologicalevaluations and (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults. She is passionate about accurately identifying each client'sspecific auditory processing subtype and recommending deficit specific remediation.

Dr. Braun is a licensed clinical and credentialed educational audiologist with 19 years experience providing comprehensive audiologicalevaluations and (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults. She is passionate about accurately identifying each client'sspecific auditory processing subtype and recommending deficit specific remediation.

Susanne is the founder of Coast 2 Coast College Counseling and has been helping students with the college search and application process for over 17 years.

Susanne Condon brings 20 years of marketing experience to Coast 2 Coast. She graduated Cum Laude from USC/Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in marketing.

Susanne co-wrote, “Get the College Edge,” a monthly column in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Susanne visits colleges throughout the United States and builds contacts within the admissions staff in order to stay current with admission trend

Susanne is the founder of Coast 2 Coast College Counseling and has been helping students with the college search and application process for over 17 years.

Susanne Condon brings 20 years of marketing experience to Coast 2 Coast. She graduated Cum Laude from USC/Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in marketing.

Susanne co-wrote, “Get the College Edge,” a monthly column in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Susanne visits colleges throughout the United States and builds contacts within the admissions staff in order to stay current with admission trend

Ms. Kathleen Crombie, M.A., M.Ed.,provides organizing and consultation services for gifted adults, children and families. She offers on site step-by-step supportive coaching with emphasis on cognitive and behavioral techniques. She is a SENG Model Parent Support Group facilitator, a certified facilitator trainer, and the Northern California SENG Liaison.

Ms. Kathleen Crombie, M.A., M.Ed.,provides organizing and consultation services for gifted adults, children and families. She offers on site step-by-step supportive coaching with emphasis on cognitive and behavioral techniques. She is a SENG Model Parent Support Group facilitator, a certified facilitator trainer, and the Northern California SENG Liaison.

Cal Domingue, LMFT, is a psychotherapist in private practice;he has been seeing clients for over 15 years. His office is in SanFrancisco's Noe Valley on 24th St, convenient from public transit. Histraining is in Social/Clinical psychology with a multicultural emphasis, andhe has completed extensive further education on the unique emotional andpsychological needs of the Gifted population. He is in frequent demand as aconsultant and trainer on these topics.

Special topics: Giftedness and development; Giftedness across the LifeSpan; Giftedness in the Workplace; Working with your Gifted Child’s School; Parenting Gifted Children

Cal Domingue, LMFT, is a psychotherapist in private practice;he has been seeing clients for over 15 years. His office is in SanFrancisco's Noe Valley on 24th St, convenient from public transit. Histraining is in Social/Clinical psychology with a multicultural emphasis, andhe has completed extensive further education on the unique emotional andpsychological needs of the Gifted population. He is in frequent demand as aconsultant and trainer on these topics.

Special topics: Giftedness and development; Giftedness across the LifeSpan; Giftedness in the Workplace; Working with your Gifted Child’s School; Parenting Gifted Children

Sharon Duncan consults with parents and educators, to help them understand and meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted children. Her services include assisting parents with school options and decisions (including homeschooling), finding enrichment opportunities and like-minded peers, as well as providing educational advocacy. Partnering with teachers, she helps develop creative and practical solutions to a wide variety of classroom challenges common to gifted students and provides staff training about giftedness so educators can practice their craft most effectively. Sharon also works with mental health professionals to coordinate the incorporation of therapy goals into a child’s educational journey.

Sharon Duncan consults with parents and educators, to help them understand and meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted children. Her services include assisting parents with school options and decisions (including homeschooling), finding enrichment opportunities and like-minded peers, as well as providing educational advocacy. Partnering with teachers, she helps develop creative and practical solutions to a wide variety of classroom challenges common to gifted students and provides staff training about giftedness so educators can practice their craft most effectively. Sharon also works with mental health professionals to coordinate the incorporation of therapy goals into a child’s educational journey.

Sharon Duncan consults with parents and educators, to help them understand and meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted children. Her services include assisting parents with school options and decisions (including homeschooling), finding enrichment opportunities and like-minded peers, as well as providing educational advocacy. Partnering with teachers, she helps develop creative and practical solutions to a wide variety of classroom challenges common to gifted students and provides staff training about giftedness so educators can practice their craft most effectively. Sharon also works with mental health professionals to coordinate the incorporation of therapy goals into a child’s educational journey.

Joanna Haase is a psychotherapist in Pasadena with over 20 years of experience, who enjoys working with gifted individuals and their families. Dr. Haase specializes in Eating Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression. As both a professional psychologist and the mother of two twice-exceptional children (children who have both high ability and a disability), she was frustrated by the difficulties of finding support for these individuals. In addition to working with gifted individuals, and speaking to parents and educators about gifted issues, she is the co-founder of both the California Gifted Network and Gifted Research and Outreach. Her work for CGN includes teacher in-service training; parent education; teacher and parent presentations; and program consultation, evaluation, and design. Her work for GRO contributes to the comprehensive and accurate understanding of giftedness through research and outreach.

Joanna Haase is a psychotherapist in Pasadena with over 20 years of experience, who enjoys working with gifted individuals and their families. Dr. Haase specializes in Eating Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression. As both a professional psychologist and the mother of two twice-exceptional children (children who have both high ability and a disability), she was frustrated by the difficulties of finding support for these individuals. In addition to working with gifted individuals, and speaking to parents and educators about gifted issues, she is the co-founder of both the California Gifted Network and Gifted Research and Outreach. Her work for CGN includes teacher in-service training; parent education; teacher and parent presentations; and program consultation, evaluation, and design. Her work for GRO contributes to the comprehensive and accurate understanding of giftedness through research and outreach.

Dr. Lisa Hancock earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Psychological Assistant at Summit Center where she provides neuropsychological assessments, counseling, and therapy to children, teens, families, and adults. She specializes in working with twice-exceptional children, those who are gifted and have concurrent learning or developmental challenges, as well as with individuals who are highly gifted. She has worked as a Gifted Advocate for many years helping families of gifted and twice-exceptional children navigate both public and private school systems; has taken Master's level coursework in gifted education; and holds her MBA. She is certified by SENG as a parent support group Trainer and Master Facilitator; served for five years on her district's Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Board; is a former Board member of PG retreat and currently serves on the Application Review Team; is a proposal reader for the NAGC; and speaks regularly at local, state, and national gifted conferences. Dr. Hancock is the co-founder of the California Gifted Network where she works with administrators to design and implement educational and social programming for gifted children; provides teacher in-service training; and conducts parent education workshops.

Dr. Lisa Hancock earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Psychological Assistant at Summit Center where she provides neuropsychological assessments, counseling, and therapy to children, teens, families, and adults. She specializes in working with twice-exceptional children, those who are gifted and have concurrent learning or developmental challenges, as well as with individuals who are highly gifted. She has worked as a Gifted Advocate for many years helping families of gifted and twice-exceptional children navigate both public and private school systems; has taken Master's level coursework in gifted education; and holds her MBA. She is certified by SENG as a parent support group Trainer and Master Facilitator; served for five years on her district's Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Board; is a former Board member of PG retreat and currently serves on the Application Review Team; is a proposal reader for the NAGC; and speaks regularly at local, state, and national gifted conferences. Dr. Hancock is the co-founder of the California Gifted Network where she works with administrators to design and implement educational and social programming for gifted children; provides teacher in-service training; and conducts parent education workshops.

Dr. Lisa Hancock earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Psychological Assistant at Summit Center where she provides neuropsychological assessments, counseling, and therapy to children, teens, families, and adults. She specializes in working with twice-exceptional children, those who are gifted and have concurrent learning or developmental challenges, as well as with individuals who are highly gifted. She has worked as a Gifted Advocate for many years helping families of gifted and twice-exceptional children navigate both public and private school systems; has taken Master's level coursework in gifted education; and holds her MBA. She is certified by SENG as a parent support group Trainer and Master Facilitator; served for five years on her district's Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Board; is a former Board member of PG retreat and currently serves on the Application Review Team; is a proposal reader for the NAGC; and speaks regularly at local, state, and national gifted conferences. Dr. Hancock is the co-founder of the California Gifted Network where she works with administrators to design and implement educational and social programming for gifted children; provides teacher in-service training; and conducts parent education workshops.

Dr. Lisa Hancock earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Psychological Assistant at Summit Center where she provides neuropsychological assessments, counseling, and therapy to children, teens, families, and adults. She specializes in working with twice-exceptional children, those who are gifted and have concurrent learning or developmental challenges, as well as with individuals who are highly gifted. She has worked as a Gifted Advocate for many years helping families of gifted and twice-exceptional children navigate both public and private school systems; has taken Master's level coursework in gifted education; and holds her MBA. She is certified by SENG as a parent support group Trainer and Master Facilitator; served for five years on her district's Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Board; is a former Board member of PG retreat and currently serves on the Application Review Team; is a proposal reader for the NAGC; and speaks regularly at local, state, and national gifted conferences. Dr. Hancock is the co-founder of the California Gifted Network where she works with administrators to design and implement educational and social programming for gifted children; provides teacher in-service training; and conducts parent education workshops.

Cynthia Z Hansen, M.Ed., ET/P specializes in the support of gifted and talented learners -ages 7 to 97- with executive function delays, dyslexia and unique learning profiles. In addition to being a SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, Ms. Hansen is an Educational Therapist/Professional in private practice, a consultant to public and private schools, and the Parent Representative for the Pacific Region of the California Association for the Gifted. (Tri-County GATE Council). Ms Hansen received her Masters of Education and Teaching Certificates from UCLA and earned her post-masters certificate in Gifted and Talented Education at UCSB.

Cynthia Z Hansen, M.Ed., ET/P specializes in the support of gifted and talented learners -ages 7 to 97- with executive function delays, dyslexia and unique learning profiles. In addition to being a SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, Ms. Hansen is an Educational Therapist/Professional in private practice, a consultant to public and private schools, and the Parent Representative for the Pacific Region of the California Association for the Gifted. (Tri-County GATE Council). Ms Hansen received her Masters of Education and Teaching Certificates from UCLA and earned her post-masters certificate in Gifted and Talented Education at UCSB.

Cynthia Z Hansen, M.Ed., ET/P specializes in the support of gifted and talented learners -ages 7 to 97- with executive function delays, dyslexia and unique learning profiles. In addition to being a SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, Ms. Hansen is an Educational Therapist/Professional in private practice, a consultant to public and private schools, and the Parent Representative for the Pacific Region of the California Association for the Gifted. (Tri-County GATE Council). Ms Hansen received her Masters of Education and Teaching Certificates from UCLA and earned her post-masters certificate in Gifted and Talented Education at UCSB.

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Dr. Melanie Hayes has made it her life’s work to help twice exceptional children find their niche and work to their strengths. To that end, she created Big Minds Unschool, a microschool for 2e children that lets them learn without limits through mentoring and supporting their intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. She writes, speaks, and educates about the needs and characteristics of 2e persons. You can read/listen to her articles and interviews in journals, such as the "2e Newsletter," and on podcasts and vlogs, such as "Dyslexia Quest" and "For the Love of Learning." You can also read more in her book, "We Tried Normal," available on Amazon, and see what she is doing at her unschool by going to her website: bigmindsunschool.org

Academy-After-school and weekend enrichment classes offered year-round for gifted 2nd-8th graders Apprenticeship-Internship program for 9th-11th graders Yunasa-Summer Camp for the gifted ages 10-14 held in Michigan and Colorado.

Academy-After-school and weekend enrichment classes offered year-round for gifted 2nd-8th graders Apprenticeship-Internship program for 9th-11th graders Yunasa-Summer Camp for the gifted ages 10-14 held in Michigan and Colorado.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Linda Powers Leviton is the West Coast Director the Gifted Development Center. She specializes in assessing and counseling gifted and creative children, adults and families using Qualitative Assessments and Quantitative Assessments (such as the Woodcock Johnson IV- Tests of Achievement) to identify hidden challenges and aid in attaining accurate academic placements for gifted and twice-exceptional children (gifted as well as having an educational, social or emotional challenge). Linda was influential in the creation of the visual-spatial learning style model, and has further refined understanding of tactile-kinesthetic learners. She answers questions on www.visualspatial.org as Powertools, and her book, Peace Within, Peace Between: Your Relationship Toolkit, is a practical guide to understanding gifts and challenges, and applying them effectively to create fulfilling relationships and life. She is available for parent presentations and teacher-training on a range of topics.

Carolyn Light is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse. Dr. Light has extensive background in intellectual and psychological assessment and treatment of gifted children. As a parent of a gifted child, Dr. Light has been passionate about educating others and serving the needs of gifted individuals for many years. Dr. Light is SENG certified and has worked as a consultant to the San Diego Unified School District in the area of assessment and twice exceptional children. She has also taught GATE Educator Certification classes and UCSD and SDSU. Dr. Light enjoys conducting presentations throughout the state to parents and professionals at various conferences and school districts.

Carolyn Light is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse. Dr. Light has extensive background in intellectual and psychological assessment and treatment of gifted children. As a parent of a gifted child, Dr. Light has been passionate about educating others and serving the needs of gifted individuals for many years. Dr. Light is SENG certified and has worked as a consultant to the San Diego Unified School District in the area of assessment and twice exceptional children. She has also taught GATE Educator Certification classes and UCSD and SDSU. Dr. Light enjoys conducting presentations throughout the state to parents and professionals at various conferences and school districts.

Carolyn Light is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse. Dr. Light has extensive background in intellectual and psychological assessment and treatment of gifted children. As a parent of a gifted child, Dr. Light has been passionate about educating others and serving the needs of gifted individuals for many years. Dr. Light is SENG certified and has worked as a consultant to the San Diego Unified School District in the area of assessment and twice exceptional children. She has also taught GATE Educator Certification classes and UCSD and SDSU. Dr. Light enjoys conducting presentations throughout the state to parents and professionals at various conferences and school districts.

Carolyn Light is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered Nurse. Dr. Light has extensive background in intellectual and psychological assessment and treatment of gifted children. As a parent of a gifted child, Dr. Light has been passionate about educating others and serving the needs of gifted individuals for many years. Dr. Light is SENG certified and has worked as a consultant to the San Diego Unified School District in the area of assessment and twice exceptional children. She has also taught GATE Educator Certification classes and UCSD and SDSU. Dr. Light enjoys conducting presentations throughout the state to parents and professionals at various conferences and school districts.

Dr. Grace Malonai is an interactive and strengths based psychotherapist whohas been serving children, adults, couples, parents and families in the SanFrancisco area since 1998. She specializes in gifted development and highsensitivity at her private practice, TheraThrive. Sheholds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. in NutritionScience, and has intensive training in family systems, human development andnarrative therapy.In addition to her private practice, Grace teaches at St. Mary’s College ofCalifornia, is a certified SENG Model Parent Group Facilitator, co-founder ofthe Gifted Identity Project (www.giftedidentity.com), and a homeschoolingparent. She has presented at SENG, HSC, California Association for LicensedProfessional Counselors conferences, the Global Center for Gifted andTalented Children, and others.

Dr. Grace Malonai is an interactive and strengths based psychotherapist whohas been serving children, adults, couples, parents and families in the SanFrancisco area since 1998. She specializes in gifted development and highsensitivity at her private practice, TheraThrive. Sheholds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a B.S. in NutritionScience, and has intensive training in family systems, human development andnarrative therapy.In addition to her private practice, Grace teaches at St. Mary’s College ofCalifornia, is a certified SENG Model Parent Group Facilitator, co-founder ofthe Gifted Identity Project (www.giftedidentity.com), and a homeschoolingparent. She has presented at SENG, HSC, California Association for LicensedProfessional Counselors conferences, the Global Center for Gifted andTalented Children, and others.

Ms. Matthews provides supportive and practical child and family therapy for gifted and twice exceptional children and their families in private practice. Parent coaching and consulting services are available for parents seeking resources for enrichment or testing and evaluation. She offers talks for parents and teachers in public, private and charter schools across Santa Clara Valley about social, emotional and motivational needs of gifted children. She is a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator and the Parent Representative for California Association for the Gifted Region 5 (Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties).

Ms. Matthews provides supportive and practical child and family therapy for gifted and twice exceptional children and their families in private practice. Parent coaching and consulting services are available for parents seeking resources for enrichment or testing and evaluation. She offers talks for parents and teachers in public, private and charter schools across Santa Clara Valley about social, emotional and motivational needs of gifted children. She is a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator and the Parent Representative for California Association for the Gifted Region 5 (Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties).

Melody has a Masters Degree in Psychology and experience in both regular and special education. Melody's primary consulting is on parenting gifted and 2e children and teens, and solving behavioral and educational problems, including identifying and applying to appropriate schools and colleges. She is a member of Assoication of Educational Therapists, California Assocation for the Gifted, National Association ofr Gifted Children and the Special Need Professionals of Silicon Valley. She is available to speak on Parenting Gifted Children, Supporting Motivation, Healthy Sleep, Solving School Problems, Finding the Right School, Looking Ahead to College, Solving 2E Behavioral Problems.

Melody has a Masters Degree in Psychology and experience in both regular and special education. Melody's primary consulting is on parenting gifted and 2e children and teens, and solving behavioral and educational problems, including identifying and applying to appropriate schools and colleges. She is a member of Assoication of Educational Therapists, California Assocation for the Gifted, National Association ofr Gifted Children and the Special Need Professionals of Silicon Valley. She is available to speak on Parenting Gifted Children, Supporting Motivation, Healthy Sleep, Solving School Problems, Finding the Right School, Looking Ahead to College, Solving 2E Behavioral Problems.

Melody has a Masters Degree in Psychology and experience in both regular and special education. Melody's primary consulting is on parenting gifted and 2e children and teens, and solving behavioral and educational problems, including identifying and applying to appropriate schools and colleges. She is a member of Assoication of Educational Therapists, California Assocation for the Gifted, National Association ofr Gifted Children and the Special Need Professionals of Silicon Valley. She is available to speak on Parenting Gifted Children, Supporting Motivation, Healthy Sleep, Solving School Problems, Finding the Right School, Looking Ahead to College, Solving 2E Behavioral Problems.

Ryan graduated in 2013 from the Florida Institute of Technology and received his Board Certification that same year. Ryan has provided over 2,000 hours of instruction and oversight in a variety of areas, including: Medicaid services, DOE Training, prosocial organizational projects, and Rehabilitation and various private entities. He's active in the field of behavior analysis with over 60 professional presentations, posters, or workshops in the past 5 years.

Ryan graduated in 2013 from the Florida Institute of Technology and received his Board Certification that same year. Ryan has provided over 2,000 hours of instruction and oversight in a variety of areas, including: Medicaid services, DOE Training, prosocial organizational projects, and Rehabilitation and various private entities. He's active in the field of behavior analysis with over 60 professional presentations, posters, or workshops in the past 5 years.

Ryan graduated in 2013 from the Florida Institute of Technology and received his Board Certification that same year. Ryan has provided over 2,000 hours of instruction and oversight in a variety of areas, including: Medicaid services, DOE Training, prosocial organizational projects, and Rehabilitation and various private entities. He's active in the field of behavior analysis with over 60 professional presentations, posters, or workshops in the past 5 years.

I'm Seth Perler and I specialize in helping students who struggle with school: homework, motivation, focus, study skills, grades, time management, organization, avoidance & resistance. I teach families unconventional tools, rather than cookie-cutter approaches which waste everyone's time and energy. My tools are specifically meant to meet the unique needs of outside-the-box, atypical learners (any age). There's no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school, and traditional interventions often fail because they don't get down to the root causes of your child's problems. Consequently, patterns get worse year after year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. It's all about something called Executive Function and most of the kids I work with are 2e.

I'm Seth Perler and I specialize in helping students who struggle with school: homework, motivation, focus, study skills, grades, time management, organization, avoidance & resistance. I teach families unconventional tools, rather than cookie-cutter approaches which waste everyone's time and energy. My tools are specifically meant to meet the unique needs of outside-the-box, atypical learners (any age). There's no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school, and traditional interventions often fail because they don't get down to the root causes of your child's problems. Consequently, patterns get worse year after year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. It's all about something called Executive Function and most of the kids I work with are 2e.

Dr. Lesli Preuss is a licensed clinical child psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional children, adolescents and their families. She is currently the Director of Psychological Services at Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA and has a private practice for child and family psychology with locations in Studio City and Agoura Hills. Dr. Preuss is also the founder and director of Buddy Building, LLC a summer day camp for twice-exceptional children in New York City.

Dr. Lesli Preuss is a licensed clinical child psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional children, adolescents and their families. She is currently the Director of Psychological Services at Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA and has a private practice for child and family psychology with locations in Studio City and Agoura Hills. Dr. Preuss is also the founder and director of Buddy Building, LLC a summer day camp for twice-exceptional children in New York City.

Dr. Lesli Preuss is a licensed clinical child psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with gifted and twice exceptional children, adolescents and their families. She is currently the Director of Psychological Services at Bridges Academy in Studio City, CA and has a private practice for child and family psychology with locations in Studio City and Agoura Hills. Dr. Preuss is also the founder and director of Buddy Building, LLC a summer day camp for twice-exceptional children in New York City.

Dr. Lisa Reid is an upper elementary curriculum and instruction specialist for twice-exceptional students, and the founder of Reid Day School. She possesses an extensive background in education where she has served as a researcher, a teacher and an administrator.

Holding a Doctorate in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Educational Psychology and a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a secondary emphasis in Gifted Education, Reid has spent nearly a decade in the K-12 teaching system. Prior to founding RDS, she was a learning specialist for twice exceptional students at Los Angeles’ Bridges Academy.

Dr. Stuart has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a private practice in Torrance, CA. She works with gifted individuals and couples as her specialty—helping them understand the implications of their giftedness and its influence on their lives and relationships. Dr. Stuart is a Certified EFT Couples Therapist and understands the unique difficulties gifted individuals experience in relationships. She received her first Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from M.I.T. and had a successful career in Aerospace, then a successful career as an athlete before returning to the field of psychology.

Dr. Stuart has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a private practice in Torrance, CA. She works with gifted individuals and couples as her specialty—helping them understand the implications of their giftedness and its influence on their lives and relationships. Dr. Stuart is a Certified EFT Couples Therapist and understands the unique difficulties gifted individuals experience in relationships. She received her first Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from M.I.T. and had a successful career in Aerospace, then a successful career as an athlete before returning to the field of psychology.

Dr. Stuart has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a private practice in Torrance, CA. She works with gifted individuals and couples as her specialty—helping them understand the implications of their giftedness and its influence on their lives and relationships. Dr. Stuart is a Certified EFT Couples Therapist and understands the unique difficulties gifted individuals experience in relationships. She received her first Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from M.I.T. and had a successful career in Aerospace, then a successful career as an athlete before returning to the field of psychology.

Other

Dr. Braun is a licensed clinical and credentialed educational audiologist with 19 years experience providing comprehensive audiologicalevaluations and (central) auditory processing evaluations for children and adults. She is passionate about accurately identifying each client'sspecific auditory processing subtype and recommending deficit specific remediation.

Susanne is the founder of Coast 2 Coast College Counseling and has been helping students with the college search and application process for over 17 years.

Susanne Condon brings 20 years of marketing experience to Coast 2 Coast. She graduated Cum Laude from USC/Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in marketing.

Susanne co-wrote, “Get the College Edge,” a monthly column in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Susanne visits colleges throughout the United States and builds contacts within the admissions staff in order to stay current with admission trend

Ryan graduated in 2013 from the Florida Institute of Technology and received his Board Certification that same year. Ryan has provided over 2,000 hours of instruction and oversight in a variety of areas, including: Medicaid services, DOE Training, prosocial organizational projects, and Rehabilitation and various private entities. He's active in the field of behavior analysis with over 60 professional presentations, posters, or workshops in the past 5 years.

I'm Seth Perler and I specialize in helping students who struggle with school: homework, motivation, focus, study skills, grades, time management, organization, avoidance & resistance. I teach families unconventional tools, rather than cookie-cutter approaches which waste everyone's time and energy. My tools are specifically meant to meet the unique needs of outside-the-box, atypical learners (any age). There's no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school, and traditional interventions often fail because they don't get down to the root causes of your child's problems. Consequently, patterns get worse year after year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. It's all about something called Executive Function and most of the kids I work with are 2e.

Colleges

Susanne is the founder of Coast 2 Coast College Counseling and has been helping students with the college search and application process for over 17 years.

Susanne Condon brings 20 years of marketing experience to Coast 2 Coast. She graduated Cum Laude from USC/Marshall School of Business with an emphasis in marketing.

Susanne co-wrote, “Get the College Edge,” a monthly column in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Susanne visits colleges throughout the United States and builds contacts within the admissions staff in order to stay current with admission trend

Summer Programs

Academy-After-school and weekend enrichment classes offered year-round for gifted 2nd-8th graders Apprenticeship-Internship program for 9th-11th graders Yunasa-Summer Camp for the gifted ages 10-14 held in Michigan and Colorado.

Tutoring

I'm Seth Perler and I specialize in helping students who struggle with school: homework, motivation, focus, study skills, grades, time management, organization, avoidance & resistance. I teach families unconventional tools, rather than cookie-cutter approaches which waste everyone's time and energy. My tools are specifically meant to meet the unique needs of outside-the-box, atypical learners (any age). There's no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school, and traditional interventions often fail because they don't get down to the root causes of your child's problems. Consequently, patterns get worse year after year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. It's all about something called Executive Function and most of the kids I work with are 2e.